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so the 'bot is moving around. no idea who's doing it but is enjoyable watching it move around and trying to puts blocks into the backhoe bucket. beyond that, it's 11:30 p.m. and I'm watching west wing season 2 that I just got in the mail today. I (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Can Cell Phones Ignite Gasoline Vapors?
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(...) OR NOT! (plays the theme to the “Twilight Zone”) fades to black . . . Janey “Red Brick” (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I'm pretty sure it CAN be done with the electronics from a single RIS kit. I've been thinking about doing just that. But, I'm not sure I can get it done in time. Oh well. Steve (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Can Cell Phones Ignite Gasoline Vapors?
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Weren't we just talking about this at Friday's dinner? (URL) "Matthew Erhorn was filling his car with gasoline outside of New Paltz, NY when when he flipped open his cell phone to answer a call. The next thing he knew he was engulfed by a ball of (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Metroliner (10001)
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(...) <spipped - a bunch of Chris' train envy coming to the fore...> (...) Chris - I'd love to do more with robotics...but because of my complete lack of imagination and one RIS kit, I feel limited in what I can build... I can make (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | da move (OT)
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well, Sat came and went. the move happened. mostly painless. I am still somewhat sore and achey. my mother in law leaves in a few days. the sunday christening happened. i did manage to find my toothbrush, But could not find my cufflinks. OH, the (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Metroliner (10001)
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NO, the metroliner is a ~BAD~ set. STAY AWAY from all train stuff like the plague!!!! you'd be better off spending your hard earned $$ on a set that will ~DO~ something. oh sure, others will tell you that a motorized layout can do(?) something. but (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Metroliner (10001)
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(...) Sorry, by that I meant, clearance 4561's or normal 4512's. However, there was a big sale before Christmas where the 4512 was only $120 or so at Toys R Us. (...) Well, you need to have some prerequisites: a) Unemployment or lack of a life. b) (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Metroliner (10001)
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(...) Where are there clearance 4512's?? I purchased a few 4561s on clearance years ago, but would love a 4512, but not willing unless there's a little discount :) Dave K -who would love to hit the Sears Clearance in Brampton as much as some others (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Metroliner (10001)
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(...) I think it's a question of what you want to achieve: -Do you want a set of all the "train pieces" so you can build your own? -Do you want a nicely rounded set which stands on its own? If it's more of the former, then there's clearance 4561's, (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: must ... stop... buying... LEGO...!!!!
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(...) Well, Derek, JeffVW and I just ordered one each too. So don't feel bad, you'll have company in a fleet of other Toronto home ported ships. :) I have to say I'm quite rather eager about getting this set! Calum (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Volunteer needed for container swap BFDC2004
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(...) Jeff, are you gonna just stand there and be nominated like that?! Avoid work like the plague! Because if you don't, I'm gonna nominate you to organize rtlToronto16, 17 and train7. :) Calum (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now I ordered the 10152 Maersk ship. So all that money I saved on Friday night at WalMart by not buying any LEGO... For Not!!!! Eh, is only money. It'd only go to trivial things like mortgage payments and car insurance... Dave K (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Metroliner is a great set, and probably the best one that's out there right now, but you are right it doesn't come with a regulator. It does however come with a motor. This makes it a good second set. I would recommend getting something (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Metroloiner is a decent set and it would be wise to pick one up before it disappears again. The set does require a regulator which is not included. They can be gotten cheap on ebay or bricklink. Lego sells them for $40 but they can be had (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is the Metroliner set a good one as a first train set? It says it has no regulator...what does it come with then? How does it run? Alternatively, is there a better suggestion for a first train set ($ are a factor here...) Thanks, -Rob A> (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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The Hobby Show in Toronto is just about 6 months away. This post is intended to gauge the level of interest that people have in putting on a booth at this year's show. As a reminder, the Can-Brick Builders attended last year's show (Nov 2003) and (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well I beat all you guys to it! I had one built for a few days, then I took it down to get the parts for my ambitious project to build a 8448 from my stockpile. Simply could not afford one. <sob> I had another sitting in my basement waiting (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 2004 RC Lego Racers - niceee
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This may be old news, but I was googling 2004 sets and came across these.. The latest RC Racers... Nice stuff- sort of looks like Znap and RC mixed together.. (URL) pictures: (URL) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone in the Hamilton/Niagara corridor planning to go to this Friday's Dinner?
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(...) Was quite strange. Sent a reply, then about an hour ago I got a 'can not deliver message' response Anyway, I'll be hanging at Laidlaw until you get here. Dave K (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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